MACARONI WITH CHEESE & GROUND BEEF

Macaroni with Cheese & Ground Beef image

Provided by Rhonda J

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium red pepper, diced
1 lb lean ground beef
4 cups low fat low sodium beef broth (stock)
3 cups elbow macaroni
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

Using a large deep saute pan heat oil and saute onion,garlic& red pepper for about 2 minutes.
Crumble in the ground beef and cook about 10 minutes or until cooked thoroughly.
Heat the beef broth on the stove or in the microwave.
Add hot broth,macaroni,tomatoes,& seasonings to the ground beef mixture.
Simmer about 10 minutes or until it has reduced and macaroni is cooked.
Mix in sour cream& cheese and cook over low heat another 5 minutes continuing to stir until creamy.
Mix in parsley& serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.8, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 191.1, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 38.9